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Newsby StaffJune 26, 2006

FRA study reaffirms safety of push-pull rail service

Difference in the rate of derailment between push and pull modes less than 1%.

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Newsby StaffJune 19, 2006

Utah receives full funding for commuter rail project

The money, $489 million, will be used to build 44-mile rail line between Weber County and Salt Lake City.

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Newsby StaffMay 11, 2006

WMATA unveils groundbreaking rail simulator

FRA and ENSCO are part of team that creates 85-foot model for disaster response training.

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Newsby StaffMay 11, 2006

CTA selects Bombardier as preferred bidder

Chicago transit system will order more than 400 rapid transit vehicles that use alternating current propulsion.

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Newsby StaffApril 10, 2006

Bombardier completes 1,000th railcar for N.Y. railroads

Company is producing 1,172 M-7 railcars for MTA's Long Island and Metro-North railroads.

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Newsby StaffApril 5, 2006

ABA launches online driver-safety training service

Members receive 15% discount on all online modules, with prices beginning at $15 per course, per driver.

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Newsby StaffApril 4, 2006

Bombardier wins $34M N.Y. Metro-North rail contract

Vehicle work will include overhaul of operator controls, pneumatic braking system, trucks, HVAC and door operator system.

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ArticlesApril 1, 2006

10 Technologies That Will Shape the Future of Public Transportation

As public transit continues to grow in popularity in the U.S., advances in propulsion, software, ITS, fare collection and other areas will have a direct effect on ridership in the next decade.

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Newsby StaffMarch 21, 2006

U.S. train accidents, derailments declined in 2005

Overall train accidents decreased 7.9%, while number of derailments declined by 8.4%.

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Newsby StaffMarch 20, 2006

L.A. LRT line gets $208 million

State funds allocated to help build rail line in heavily traveled corridor.

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